Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the human psyche is the tendency to alter oneself when others are watching. We pack on layers, and Master the art of public deceit. Perhaps even more intriguing is the ability of a landscape to write its own narrative. Unabridged honesty reveals the true spirit of the city and it is the goal of a street photographer to capture it. Welcome to a view of Philadelphia life, uninterrupted.
Life, Uninterrupted Blending in with the streets is a pivotal exercise in capturing the essence of the city. To melt into the hustle is the ability to lose the intimidation factor that is presented by a camera. The point? Be sly, be observant and be as unobtrusive as possible. A fly on the wall does not bother, they shoot. Essentially, we all seek to blend in, it is the things that naturally stand out that posses the most beauty. Simple things, such as the juxtaposition of color, or the way the light falls on a
Friendly face are what catch my eye. It was a refreshing exercise to venture out into the wild without an agenda, to capture what there was to be seen and share with the world what I dare to see.
Distance is powerful. As is the ability to capture a human in their element.